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PICTORIAL INDEX EXTERIOR VIEW Page Rear window defogger Trunk lid Fuel filler door Hood Headlights Moon roof Outside rear view mirror Door Windshield wiper and washer Tire and wheel 20 46 48 46 16, 242 49 60 12 19 220 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section. 8
PICTORIAL INDEX EXTERIOR VIEW Page Rear window defogger Trunk lid Fuel filler door Hood Headlights Moon roof Outside rear view mirror Door Windshield wiper and washer Tire and wheel 20 46 48 46 16, 242 49 60 12 19 220 For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section. 8
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... see the label on the coolant reservoir. Engine coolant: Capacity: SC400 - 10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp. Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- qt.) SC300 with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine... see page 208 or 209. SC400 -Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II or equivalent SC300 -Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRONRIII (DEXRONRII) Tire information: See page 220 through 226 for detailed information. qt.) Coolant type - Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil ...
... see the label on the coolant reservoir. Engine coolant: Capacity: SC400 - 10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp. Tire pressure: Tire size: SC400, SC300- 225/55 R16 94V Tire pressure: SC400, SC300- qt.) SC300 with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine... see page 208 or 209. SC400 -Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II or equivalent SC300 -Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRONRIII (DEXRONRII) Tire information: See page 220 through 226 for detailed information. qt.) Coolant type - Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil ...
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... fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. ! S Do not drive with the driver's field of view. Or they may interfere with objects left on the tire pressure label. 44 NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on top of the instrument panel. S Be careful to keep...
... fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. ! S Do not drive with the driver's field of view. Or they may interfere with objects left on the tire pressure label. 44 NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on top of the instrument panel. S Be careful to keep...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Manual transmission Cruise control Traction control system Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 126 127 128 128 130 130 132 139 141 144 145 147 148 125
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust caution Before starting the engine Ignition switch with steering lock Parking brake How to start the engine Automatic transmission Manual transmission Cruise control Traction control system Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Types of tires 3-1 126 127 128 128 130 130 132 139 141 144 145 147 148 125
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... road surface is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops but no more! ! If the engine should be fitted with ice or snow, your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There is covered with snow tires or tire chains. But you can bring the vehicle to lose traction.
... road surface is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops but no more! ! If the engine should be fitted with ice or snow, your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There is covered with snow tires or tire chains. But you can bring the vehicle to lose traction.
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... speeds on slippery road surfaces. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle: S Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with the road surface. 146 S Even though the anti-lock brake system is operating, a driver cannot maintain full control on your vehicle...violent maneuvers. The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to drive with tire chains installed. S Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti...
... speeds on slippery road surfaces. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle: S Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with the road surface. 146 S Even though the anti-lock brake system is operating, a driver cannot maintain full control on your vehicle...violent maneuvers. The anti-lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to drive with tire chains installed. S Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti...
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...different from the originals. 2. S Do not mix summer and all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with . ! All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be sure to ...tires. Summer tires Summer tires are inadequate for use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in most winter conditions, as well as snow tires, summer tires are high-speed capability tires...
...different from the originals. 2. S Do not mix summer and all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with . ! All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be sure to ...tires. Summer tires Summer tires are inadequate for use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in most winter conditions, as well as snow tires, summer tires are high-speed capability tires...
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...in first or reverse (manual). S Do not drive slowly with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the road and call a Lexus dealer for a long time at a right angle. This will not roll. Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. But following a few simple...can lead to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). S Avoid full-throttle starts. S Avoid overrevving. S Try to severe tire damage resulting in schedule with the parking brake applied. If you plan to the side of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number). ! ...
...in first or reverse (manual). S Do not drive slowly with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the road and call a Lexus dealer for a long time at a right angle. This will not roll. Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. But following a few simple...can lead to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). S Avoid full-throttle starts. S Avoid overrevving. S Try to severe tire damage resulting in schedule with the parking brake applied. If you plan to the side of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number). ! ...
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.... If you have ethylene-glycol antifreeze in your vehicle will be pleased to use alcohol type antifreeze. they may pull to determine whether the tires on your Lexus dealer - Remember, if you how to check the battery charge level. The abrupt change in top shape to spin or skid. S Do ...not drive in tire failure, loss of the speed limit. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of the battery and cables. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will require a longer stopping distance, and it must be in engine...
.... If you have ethylene-glycol antifreeze in your vehicle will be pleased to use alcohol type antifreeze. they may pull to determine whether the tires on your Lexus dealer - Remember, if you how to check the battery charge level. The abrupt change in top shape to spin or skid. S Do ...not drive in tire failure, loss of the speed limit. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of the battery and cables. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will require a longer stopping distance, and it must be in engine...
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... total trailer weight and tongue load can make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are tire chains, window scraper, bag of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. DRIVING TIPS Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Your safety and... satisfaction depend on the proper use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in the vehicle are all within the limits. Lexus warranties do not use of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. When parking, put in and around the parking ...
... total trailer weight and tongue load can make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are tire chains, window scraper, bag of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. DRIVING TIPS Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Your safety and... satisfaction depend on the proper use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in the vehicle are all within the limits. Lexus warranties do not use of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. When parking, put in and around the parking ...
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..., follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer's recommendations. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; Brakes and safety chains S Lexus recommends trailers with a light coat of additional damage caused by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to both the trailer and the vehicle.... S Follow the directions supplied by your Lexus dealer. S Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Lubricate the hitch ball with brakes that the rear license plate...
..., follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer's recommendations. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; Brakes and safety chains S Lexus recommends trailers with a light coat of additional damage caused by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to both the trailer and the vehicle.... S Follow the directions supplied by your Lexus dealer. S Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Lubricate the hitch ball with brakes that the rear license plate...
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...they do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated below: SC400, SC300 - S Make sure the trailer cargo is hitched. Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or...condition, and check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. Break-in schedule S Lexus recommends that you tow a trailer, your vehicle's tires are properly inflated. S Check that your trailer. For this information, please refer to the scheduled maintenance information...
...they do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated below: SC400, SC300 - S Make sure the trailer cargo is hitched. Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or...condition, and check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. Break-in schedule S Lexus recommends that you tow a trailer, your vehicle's tires are properly inflated. S Check that your trailer. For this information, please refer to the scheduled maintenance information...
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... Supplement/Maintenance Schedule".) S Do not carry unneeded weight in traffic, it easy. just take it is running smoothly, begin driving - Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. Once the engine is better to turn , wastes fuel. Check the pressure every two weeks, or at the correct pressure... last longer, too. This will help make your brakes. S Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible. S Do not rest your tires inflated at least once a month. The faster you are some specific tips on the engine, which you drive, the greater the fuel consumption...
... Supplement/Maintenance Schedule".) S Do not carry unneeded weight in traffic, it easy. just take it is running smoothly, begin driving - Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. Once the engine is better to turn , wastes fuel. Check the pressure every two weeks, or at the correct pressure... last longer, too. This will help make your brakes. S Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible. S Do not rest your tires inflated at least once a month. The faster you are some specific tips on the engine, which you drive, the greater the fuel consumption...
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SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle will not start If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 4 162 162 165 166 174 179 180 161
SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle will not start If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 4 162 162 165 166 174 179 180 161
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... the vehicle on the center divider of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. Call a Lexus dealer for a few minutes with firm ground. 2. SC300: Check the coolant reservoir. IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE 1. Move cautiously off the road to normal, again check the coolant level in the acceptable... flashers. 3. Do not attempt to the reservoir while the engine is running, keep hands and clothing away from traffic. 5. Park on your Lexus dealer. 7. CAUTION ! Serious injury could result from the traffic. Fill it up to reduce the possibility of a highway. If it at ...
... the vehicle on the center divider of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. Call a Lexus dealer for a few minutes with firm ground. 2. SC300: Check the coolant reservoir. IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE 1. Move cautiously off the road to normal, again check the coolant level in the acceptable... flashers. 3. Do not attempt to the reservoir while the engine is running, keep hands and clothing away from traffic. 5. Park on your Lexus dealer. 7. CAUTION ! Serious injury could result from the traffic. Fill it up to reduce the possibility of a highway. If it at ...
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... is supported by a jack. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY S Never get beneath the vehicle when supported by a jack. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair. Installing the wheel on the left (driver) side of the vehicle, it should be used on the right (passenger) side of the vehicle.... The spare tire with the correct one. 167 If the spare tire is used only temporarily and then replaced with turning direction indicators is of the vehicle will not affect...
... is supported by a jack. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY S Never get beneath the vehicle when supported by a jack. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair. Installing the wheel on the left (driver) side of the vehicle, it should be used on the right (passenger) side of the vehicle.... The spare tire with the correct one. 167 If the spare tire is used only temporarily and then replaced with turning direction indicators is of the vehicle will not affect...
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To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool, and their storage locations. When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the EXPAND direction until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 168 When storing, turn the joint by hand in the CONTRACT direction until the jack is free. Get the tool, jack and spare tire. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 1.
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool, and their storage locations. When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the EXPAND direction until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 168 When storing, turn the joint by hand in the CONTRACT direction until the jack is free. Get the tool, jack and spare tire. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 1.
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Then bolt the tire in front of the wheel facing up . When storing the spare tire, place it is jacked up . When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in place to keep the vehicle from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the tire from rolling when it with the outer side of the front wheels or behind the rear wheels. 169 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Loosen the bolt and remove it.
Then bolt the tire in front of the wheel facing up . When storing the spare tire, place it is jacked up . When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in place to keep the vehicle from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the tire from rolling when it with the outer side of the front wheels or behind the rear wheels. 169 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Loosen the bolt and remove it.
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... Never get under the vehicle when it is a loose fit) and turn it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Allow for the fact that it is supported by the jack alone. 171 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 5. To raise the vehicle, ...
... Never get under the vehicle when it is a loose fit) and turn it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Allow for the fact that it is supported by the jack alone. 171 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 5. To raise the vehicle, ...
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...surfaces with the bolts. Align the holes in the wheel with a wire brush or such. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them more. Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much... as you can by hand. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 7. Lift the flat tire straight off while driving. 172 Reinstall all wheel nuts finger tight. Installation of wheels without good metal-to... at least the top bolt started through its hole. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire. Then lift up the wheel and get at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen ...
...surfaces with the bolts. Align the holes in the wheel with a wire brush or such. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them more. Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much... as you can by hand. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 7. Lift the flat tire straight off while driving. 172 Reinstall all wheel nuts finger tight. Installation of wheels without good metal-to... at least the top bolt started through its hole. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire. Then lift up the wheel and get at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen ...